Research and Development Manager

Job Title: R&D Executive (Food Technologist)

Location: Mohali, Punjab

Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years

Qualification: M.Tech in Food Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Nutraceuticals / Sports Nutrition / Beverages

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and driven R&D Executive (Food Technologist) to join our Mohali-based team. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in New Product Development (NPD) and Technology Transfer, with a focus on Nutraceuticals, Sports Nutrition, and Health Supplements. This role requires strong formulation expertise, process innovation, regulatory compliance, and the ability to bring science-backed products to life from lab to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage New Product Development projects within defined timelines.
• New Product development on activity, nutrition, and clinical efficacy for target categories such as Skin, Hair, Sleep, Diabetes, Sexual Wellness, Multivitamins, Post-natal, Pre-natal, Fertility, Protein Supplements, Memory Improvement, Weight Management etc.
• Check formulation feasibility and ensure compliance with FSSAI Nutraceutical Regulations, including RDA limits as per ICMR.
• Formulation development – Selection of ingredients and their quantities based on validated scientific research papers and clinical evidence.
• Develop taste-masking strategies for bitter or non-palatable ingredients to enhance consumer acceptability.
• Conduct literature reviews, excipients selection, and compatibility studies.
• Design and validate nutritional information, label claims, and process flowcharts.
• Execute lab-scale and pilot trials and ensure smooth technology transfer to the production floor.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for cost optimization, process standardization, and flavor/color development.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and support shelf-life and stability testing.
• Prepare and maintain thorough documentation including Trial Reports, BOM, DTM, MFR, and data for regulatory submissions.

Preferred Experience:

• Industry experience in Sports Nutrition, Infant Nutrition, Dietary Supplements.
• Exposure to functional claim validation, regulatory documentation, and flavor optimization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• CGMP: 3 years (Preferred)
• Research: 3 years (Preferred)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Product development: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person